What we wear shapes how we feel, and there is joy to be found in dressing out loud. Whether you already live in colour or need some inspiration, this show invites you to step into your brightest, most unapologetic self.

Proving that boldness doesn’t require colour, this runway saw sculptural silhouettes, interesting textures and shadowy drama in it’s ode to Melbourne’s enduring love affair with black.

Australia’s most prestigious fashion award, the National Designer Award x David Jones recognises the creativity and excellence of fashion designers in their first eight years of business and represents the very best of Australian fashion brands right now. 

12 graduate designers hand picked from Australia’s leading fashion institutions challenged boundaries and inspired awe.

This runway championed creative expression, cultural leadership and career progression for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent.

Escape into a world of romantic couture. Australia’s finest eveningwear designers presented gowns that glittered, shimmered and swept across the stage.

This runway captured the idyllic elegance of Australian resortwear in preparation for your next getaway.

The Autumn Luxe Runway showcased a refined edit of the must-buy pieces soon to be on high rotation in your wardrobe as the season turns. The designers invited us to embrace rich textures, luxurious fabrications, elevated tailoring and toasted tones.

This industry leading runway rejected the notion that women become invisible as they age, fearlessly showcasing fashion that is fabulous, edgy, sexy and unapologetically visible.

Cappellazzo’s luxurious bridal, ready to wear and red carpet gowns blended meticulous craftsmanship, Italian heritage and innovative fabrications in a showcase of refined glamour.

Through innovative repurposing, the runway pushed boundaries, challenged traditional ideas of wearability, and proved that fashion doesn’t have to be new to feel exciting.

Last night captured the unique, diverse and creative essence of what makes Melbourne and Victoria every bit different. Each look transformed the runway into a theatrical performance that made being a spectator even more fun.